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Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

A car ends up down an embankment at an on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101 after a pursuit Saturday night in Windsor.
A car ends up down an embankment at an on-ramp to southbound U.S. Highway 101 after a pursuit Saturday night in Windsor. (Windsor Police Department)

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Six Bay Area counties are extending their shelter-in-place orders through the end of May, lengthening efforts to contain the coronavirus.

Novato's Lu Sutton Elementary School Names New Principal

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The Novato Unified School District announced that Mira Patel has been named principal of the elementary school at 1800 Center Road.

Old Mill School Principal Leaving For Los Gatos Position

The Mill Valley School District announced that Jason Deppong has been named the new principal of Lexington Elementary in Los Gatos.

Sun Valley Elementary Principal Leaving For Mill Valley Position

San Rafael City Schools announced that Julie Harris will depart the district to take a position with the Mill Valley School District.

Mill Valley District Appoints New Director Of Student Services

Julie Harris, who has worked in education for more than 25 years, is slated to join Mill Valley School District's leadership team.

Road Repair Projects Slated To Begin Near Mount Tamalpais

The first project is a road striping project near Muir Woods National Monument, and the second is a roadside culvert rehab near Muir Beach.

PIT Maneuver Brings Windsor Chase To An End: Police

When the car landed on its roof, the driver got out and ran through a field, police said.

PG&E Using Helicopters To Inspect Marin County Gas Lines

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is conducting routine low-level helicopter patrols this week over Marin County.

PG&E Using Helicopters To Inspect Napa County Gas Lines

Flights are scheduled to come and go this week from Napa County Airport and Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport.

Coronavirus In California: What To Know Monday, April 27

Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of April 27.

From the weekend:

Marin Couple Bakes Bread For Seniors At Risk Amid Coronavirus

The couple has spent each morning baking sourdough for the past month, including a handwritten note along with each loaf delivery.

Authorities ID Napa Man, 24, Fatally Shot By Deputy

Authorities identified the 24-year-old man shot and killed by a deputy Friday after police say he stole ammunition from a Walmart.

Healdsburg Offering Zero-Interest Loans To Small Businesses

Healdsburg small businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis can apply for loans of up to $15,000 under a new city program.

Fire Badly Damages Historic Point Reyes Building

A historic building at Point Reyes Station sustained extensive damage before crews managed to contain it Friday afternoon.

Police Standoff Ends Peacefully In Santa Rosa

An extended police standoff with a suspect accused of firing a gun during an argument came to a peaceful end early Sunday.

Highway 101 Paving Project To Begin Next Week

Caltrans will begin a three-week paving project on an 11-mile stretch of Highway 101 starting Tuesday.

Plans Detailed For Coronavirus Facility At Sonoma State Campus

Officials released new information about plans to house coronavirus patients and vulnerable homeless people on the Sonoma State campus.

Santa Rosa Garage Fire Causes $35K In Damage

A car fire inside a garage did an estimated $35,000 in damage to a home Friday afternoon, the Santa Rosa Fire Department said.

Bay Area Couples, Wedding Venues Left In Limbo By Coronavirus

Everything was in motion for Afsha Wasi's April wedding, part of a 3-day affair to kick off her new life. Then the virus hit the Bay Area.

Bay Area Ethnic Groups At Risk Of Being Undercounted In Census

While most of the Bay Area is trending above national census participation rates, some ethnic groups are at risk of being undercounted.

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